Cobalt Studio

01/17/2026

01/17/2026

On January 16, we invite you to our Annual Clearance Sale at the studio and online. Featuring work from over 65 artists, this once-a-year event offers original art at discounts of up to 95% off!⁠
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Opening: January 16th⁠
Where: Project Onward (1200 W. 35th St., 60609) and online (projectonward.org)⁠
When: 6:30PM-9:30PM⁠
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Sale goes on all month long!!!⁠
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RSVP HERE: https://www.projectonward.org/events-1/2026-clearance-sale-show

01/17/2026

Stop by IRL and make an old-school card with scissors and glue! Give it to someone you love, or snail-mail it for a tangible experience! Snacks, beverages, and art supplies provided, but BYO collage materials if you’ve got ‘em.

“MAKE A CARD!”
Free collage workshop
No rsvp necessary, just stop by!
January 16th, 6-9pm
At Hoofprint 3143 S Morgan St

All are welcome.

11/06/2025

"In the Mood"
16" x 24"
Color Pigment Print
Archival Rag Paper

11/06/2025

“This is the Chicagoland I see,” Ellis said when she finished reading it. “From Aurora to Cicero, and Chicago to Evanston to Waukegan. This is a vibrant place, brimming with vitality and hope. Striving to move forward from its complicated history.”

“The [Trump administration] would have people believe, instead, that the Chicagoland area is in a vice hold of violence, ransacked by rioters and attacked by agitators,” she added. “That simply is untrue. And the government’s own evidence in this case belies that assertion.”

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

This Sunday at 2:00PM we are having a LIVE COMIC READING at Ramova Theater ( 3520 S. Halsted ) featuring our special guest Ignatz-nominated comic superstar Gina Wynbrandt!⁠
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Step into the wild world of Perpetual Motion Machine, a comics anthology brought to life on stage! Seven artists from our studio read their original work LIVE with laughs, drama, and plenty of weirdness along the way.⁠
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You can expect: ⁠
-Sci-fi gender-bender from Stephon Doby ⁠
-Post-apocalyptic chaos by Alfred Banks ⁠
-“Very online” fantasy from Sophie Frohlich ⁠
-Pro-wrestling soap opera by Jacqueline Cousins⁠
-Absurd sitcoms by Louis DeMarco⁠
-Touching friendship from Jayson Hallberg⁠
-Existential comedy from Frederick Nitsch⁠
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Get your tickets with the link below and witness comics like you've never experienced them before!⁠

https://www.projectonward.org/events-1/perpetual-motion-machine-live-featuring-gina-wynbrandt
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10/21/2025

10/18/2025

10/18/2025

CALLING ALL CHICAGO ARTISTS! ⁠
It's that time of year again! Get ready for our 22nd installment of a beloved Bridgeport institution! "The Art on Cardboard Show", created by the Pocius brothers Mike and Al (AKA "The Birdhouse Museum of Bridgeport") is returning and is open for submissions!⁠
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Bring your pieces to our studio at 1200 W. 35th St. on the 4th Floor at Project Onward on Saturday, November 15th between 12-5PM to participate!⁠
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All work must meet the following requirements:⁠
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1) Art must be on cardboard⁠
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2) Maximum size of 16X20 inches or smaller⁠
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3) Individual art ONLY (No groups please)⁠
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4)All art is unframed and priced at $100 or less (50% of proceeds from the sale will go to Project Onward)⁠
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5) Maximum of 3 pieces of art per artist⁠
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6) Art must be dropped off and picked up in person. We are not responsible for any art sent in mail and we cannot guarantee it will be accepted into the show.⁠
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7)Must be 18 years or older to enter⁠
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Gala opening will be on Friday, November 21st from 6-9PM at Project Onward! Bring your friends! Bring your family! Bring everyone you can think of and tell them to invite everyone!